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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 526.52 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 526.52 and 298.76 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 526.52 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/526.52 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 526.52 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 157,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,303.12/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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